Operations director

Engineering & Custom Manufacturing

Our client is a Quebec-based company recognized for its expertise in engineering and custom manufacturing of complex industrial solutions. Serving a diverse North American and international client base, the organization stands out for its ability to transform ambitious technical challenges into tangible results.

To support its growth and operational evolution, the company is seeking a Director of Operations. This strategic leadership role is designed to ensure alignment across engineering, project management, and manufacturing functions while mobilizing teams toward operational excellence, quality, profitability, and growth objectives.

Your Role

As a member of the executive leadership team, the Director of Operations will be responsible for the entire project execution value chain, from engineering and design through manufacturing and final delivery of customer solutions.

Within a highly engineered-to-order manufacturing environment, you will ensure effective alignment among engineering, project management, procurement, quality, planning, and manufacturing teams to support growth, profitability, and operational performance.

You will also play a key role in talent development, continuous improvement initiatives, and the execution of the company’s strategic objectives.

Scope of the Role

• Direct leadership of five (5) department directors.
• Matrix leadership across several key organizational functions.
• Indirect responsibility for approximately 140 employees.
• Oversight of engineering, project management, manufacturing, quality, and planning functions.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams located across Canada and internationally.
• Management of a portfolio of custom-engineered industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure overall operational performance in terms of safety, quality, costs, delivery timelines, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and develop the management team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Ensure strong integration between engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams.
• Implement processes and performance metrics that improve predictability and operational efficiency.
• Support optimization of manufacturing capacity, resource allocation, and planning activities.
• Participate in strategic project reviews and oversee operational execution.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company’s strategic plan.
• Support change management initiatives and the implementation of best operational practices.
• Ensure disciplined management of budgets, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing productivity and quality.
• Act as a coach to managers and support succession planning efforts.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support organizational growth and transformation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a respected Quebec-based organization recognized in its industry.
• Participate in major growth and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Hold a strategic position with a direct influence on the future of the company.
• Competitive base salary starting at $150,000+, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Annual bonus program of up to 20% of base salary.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Four weeks of vacation upon hiring.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Corporate culture focused on accountability, autonomy, and flexibility.

Location: South Shore of Montreal